“A dramatic and mythical glam-rock offering…recalling the majesty of Queen, Deep Purple, Rush and Led Zeppelin.”
— Lorne Behrman, Guitar World
The L☿rds Of MisRule
A glorious accident with eyeliner and teeth
Based in Yorkshire
Formed 2024
Debut EP: Mid Vice Crisis
About the Band
The Lords Of MisRule are a new, theatrical glam-rock band conjured from the mind of songwriter and frontman Dan McGlade, with guitarist and long time collaborator Mike Ward, backed by a handpicked ensemble of musicians from across the Yorkshire scene. Together they create something greater than the sum of their glittering, swaggering, riff-laden parts.
Blending the majestic bombast of Queen, the swagger of Deep Purple, and the twisted lyrical deviance of Oscar Wilde, The Lords Of MisRule inhabit a vivid sonic world filled with mythical anti-heroes, Southern Gothic shadows, and raucous redemption arcs.
This is rock music with a dramatic bent — loud, literate, and laced with irony.
Fans of theatrical flair, storytelling, and overdressing will feel right at home.
Latest Release
Mid Vice Crisis
Originally released under Dan McGlade’s name, Mid Vice Crisis now serves as the foundation for the band’s live and future studio identity. Recorded at Trapdoor Studios in Bradford and produced with Alex Eden, the five-track EP showcases the band’s range and imagination.
Highlights include:
“Too Old For This Sh!t” – A pub-rock redemption tale with Deep Purple swagger
“The Rake’s Regress” – A mini glam-rock opera driven by synths and sin
“Rhapsody Road” – A modern Robert Johnson myth
“Bring Out Your Dead” – Southern Gothic with theatrical grit
“An Exit…” – A Stones-style stomper with brass and bravado
🔗 Spotify link
📄 EP Quote:
"Dan’s penchant for cinematic musicality courses through his songs. Though his narratives are darkly alluring, there is often a sense of whimsy throughout his dramatic arcs” - Lorne Behrman, Village Voice
Live Shows
Saltaire Festival Main Stage - 20/7/2025 - 16:00
The Lords Of MisRule are at their most dangerous on stage. Expect high drama, immersive storytelling, and the sort of performance that remembers when rock stars were larger than life.
Their next major show is:
Saturday 20th September – Saltaire Festival, Main Stage
A full production gig featuring expanded lineup and an invite-only guest list for industry, press, and media.
“Dramatic and mythical glam-rock…taking in Oscar Wilde deviance, Deep Purple swagger, Robert Johnson-like mythology, dark Southern Gothic and strutting Stones rock. ”
— Guitar World
“Dan’s penchant for cinematic musicality courses through his songs…darkly alluring, but with a sense of whimsy throughout.”
— Village Voice
Video Showreel
Who Are They?
Rascals, the lot of them
What started as a humble solo project became something else entirely. Dan McGlade thought he was just making a record—but after receiving an Arts Council England grant for his debut solo EP Mid Vice Crisis, things began to… mutate.
As he brought in musicians for live shows, something unexpected happened. New ideas began to tumble in. Lightning flashed. A glorious, collaborative monster reared its head. And Dan realised the truth: this wasn’t a solo project anymore. This was a band. A fantastic, riotous, gloriously theatrical band.
At the creative core are Dan and guitarist Mike Ward—long-time friends and musical allies since their days in the Leeds band Captain Wilberforce. Their complementary skills and shared love of rock’n’roll have always threatened to boil over into something new. Mid Vice Crisis was the spark.
To bring that sound to life on stage, Dan and Mike handpicked a killer line-up of full-time musicians for their Saltaire Festival main stage debut:
Kit Marsden – Keyboards: In-demand session player for international touring acts
Harvey Brown – Drums: Session drummer and drum tutor with thunder in his hands
Alex Greatrex – Bass Guitar: Guitar and bass teacher with impeccable groove
Together, they are The Lords Of MisRule: a band forged by accident, raised by art-rock wolves, and unleashed with maximum glam and minimum restraint.
What’s Next?
The L☿rds Of MisRule are currently:
- Seeking management, label, and publishing partnerships
- Booking festivals and support slots for 2026/7
- Preparing to record their next release (Winter 2026)
- Growing their online audience and merch presence.